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Pegwell Bay Country Park forms part of the Pegwell Bay/Sandwich
Bay Local Nature Reserve and has a combination of wildlife habitats
found nowhere else in the South East of England.
In the summer the grass is dotted with wild flowers such as orchids
and broomrapes.
In the winter the foreshore and mudflats attract thousands of
wading birds, including dunlin, sanderling and grey plover. Birds
of prey, such as Merlin, can also be seen at the site. Birdwatchers
can use the public bird hide, which is also accessible for disabled
visitors.
There are excellent opportunities to explore beyond the park using
the Public Rights of Way, especially using the
Saxon Shore Way which passes through the site.
The park is a Ramsar Site of International Importance and is a
wonderful place to explore.
Pegwell Bay Country Park is jointly owned and managed by Kent
County Council and the
Kent
Wildlife Trust (link opens in a new window).
- The nearest train station is Sandwich (5
miles).
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